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A.R.M. PLANETARY PROSPECTORS EP1 Asteroid Resource Mining

An expedition finds an artifact in an asteroid, teleporting the crew to an alien realm. Enslaved on a mining barge, they wield mech suits to survive, scavenging and scheming to escape—and wield the device that could rewrite Earth’s fate.

All Reviews:

Mostly Negative (47) - 23% of the 47 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Oct 1, 2015

Developer:

Nefarious Dimensions Interactive Games, NDiG

Publisher:

Nefarious Dimensions Inc.

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Note: The last update made by the developers was over 8 years ago. The information and timeline described by the developers here may no longer be up to date.

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Early Access lives! We’re forging ahead—adding features, smashing bugs, and refining gameplay with your input. Nefarious Dimensions Inc. (NDiG) aims to craft the ultimate space mining survival horror thrill. Join our crew, shape the multiverse, and fuel this indie odyssey! We chose Early Access to build ARM alongside you—turning raw potential into a genre-defining gem through community collaboration.

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Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our mission is to polish ARM Planetary Prospectors EP1 into an award-worthy experience, with Episode 1’s full release marking the end of Early Access. Right now, we’re in Pre-Alpha, teaming up with you to sculpt a killer Alpha. Development time? It hinges on nailing that quality bar—think months of iteration, not years of limbo. We’re also dreaming up a Kickstarter for a mobile companion game with cross-platform vibes, but EP1 is our focus. Stay tuned!

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How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full Episode 1 will unleash a near-infinite, procedurally generated multiverse—destructible asteroids, Newtonian physics, and deep systems like component damage. You’ll carve your own escape from the mining barge, meeting allies and enemies in a character-driven saga. A new prologue will weave interactive backstory into the mix. Post-launch, we’re eyeing multiplayer for co-op mining, plus colony-building and defenses against pirates and aliens. It’s about scope and polish—no promises pinned to dates, just a vision we’re chasing!

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“ARM is in Alpha PvA (Player vs. Asteroids)—a PvE sandbox with destructible rocks and mech chaos. Expect renegade pirates, black-market traders, and fresh features like AI security bots, inventory, and upgrades. Press ‘R’ to report bugs or suggest tweaks—rewards await! Graphics and content are rough drafts, evolving fast. We’ve got branching narratives, tools, and planets on the horizon. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s yours to shape.

Game Features Snapshot:
Xterminator AI Security Bots

Merchant Ships for Trading & Upgrades

Friendly MRRM Mining AI (if you’re cool enough)

Dialog System & Quests

Fully Destructible, Procedural Asteroids

Component Damage with Gameplay Impact

Newtonian Physics in Zero-G

Mech Upgrade System via Credits

Defensive Turrets & Meteor Storms

Inventory with NPC Crafting

Limited Oculus Rift VR + HOTAS/Gamepad Support

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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to keep ARM’s price steady during Early Access, but it might climb post-launch as community-driven polish and content pile up. Early adopters snag a bonus: a free Episode 2 pass—limited time only! Buy in now to lock that perk before the multiverse expands.

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How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We’re all about open mics with our Early Access crew—your voice shapes ARM. Got a wild idea or a bug to squash? Hit up our Public Trello (trello.com/b/6dByRD5r) to pitch, track, or peek at our roadmap. NDiG thrives on transparency—this game’s for you, by you. It’s step one in a giant leap for gamerkind. Join the rebellion!

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Early Access lives! We’re forging ahead—adding features, smashing bugs, and refining gameplay with your input. NDiG aims to craft the ultimate space mining survival horror thrill. Join our crew, shape the multiverse, and fuel this indie odyssey

About This Game

Asteroid Chains Break: EP1’s Revival Begins

In 3012 A.D., Earth teeters on the brink—a decade after an iron comet erased 70% of life. A team of prospectors chasing a faint signal uncovers an alien artifact inside a hollow asteroid. One touch, and they’re ripped into a hostile dimension—amnesiac, scattered, and enslaved on an AI-ruled mining barge.

Now, you’re a prisoner in a mech suit, mining asteroids under the cold gaze of A.R.M., an alien mega-corp. Craft tools, scavenge resources, and outsmart your captors to escape. Flashbacks reveal a lost Earth, a mysterious girl in a mech, and a time-altering artifact that could undo the apocalypse. Your mission: break free, reclaim the device, and save your family as the Andromeda Galaxy barrels toward the Milky Way.

Dive into a first-person survival sim where psychological horror meets space mining. Explore a procedurally generated multiverse, wield Newtonian physics, and defy fate in this episodic sci-fi saga.

Core Gameplay

Mine to Survive: Pilot mechs to harvest asteroids in a destructible open world.
Escape or Perish: Craft gear, trade with merchants, and outwit pirates, aliens, and overlords.
Systems Matter: Manage oxygen, fuel, and damage in an immersive simulation.
Unravel the Mystery: Piece together flashbacks and chase the artifact’s power.

Standout Features

Psychological horror fused with anime-inspired RPG quests.
Procedurally generated multiverse—near-infinite and fully destructible.
VR (Oculus Rift now, Vive soon) + HOTAS/gamepad support.
Science-driven: Thermodynamics and Newtonian physics at play.
Single-player story in EP1 (multiplayer coming later).

Early Access: Join the Salvage Crew (April 2025)

Episode 1 is evolving—we’ve recovered a sharper, smoother build and are crushing bugs daily. As Nefarious Dimensions Inc., a 100% indie team, we’ve juggled jobs to keep this alive. Now, we’re back, fueled by your support and a voxel tech breakthrough on the horizon.

Your Role: Report bugs, suggest ideas, earn rewards—shape this universe with us!
Next Steps: Polishing EP1, then unleashing bigger episodes.
Future Ports: PS5 and Xbox Series X await.

We’re not vaporware—just a scrappy crew building a legacy. Join our Discord to forge ARM into a generational gem. Patience appreciated, support cherished—let’s break these chains together!

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Procedurally generated AI asteroids

still in pre-alpha, we may need to relay on more AI generation to complete the episode.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: General Mature Content

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Quad Core Duo 2.20 GHz or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 2 GB video card Dedicated DX 11 Compatible GPU
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: generic
VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC

Recommended:

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i7 3.60 GHz or equalivant
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: 4 GB video card Dedicated DX 11 Compatible GPU
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: generic
Additional Notes: The better the GPU, the more intense the procedural generation will be

* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

© 2025 ARM Planetary Prospectors: Asteroid Resource Mining. All Rights Reserved by Nefarious Dimensions Inc.
Purchasing ARM Planetary Prospectors on Steam unlocks an exclusive Early Access Membership with Nefarious Dimensions Inc. This isn’t just a game—it’s your ticket to shape a sci-fi epic. Your membership grants:
Access to the in-progress Episode 1, where your feedback refines the mining multiverse.

First dibs on the final ARM Planetary Prospectors release.

Bonus Steam keys and Early Access to Episode 2 as a thank-you for joining us early.

Every sale fuels our indie mission—improving gameplay, graphics, and voxel tech with your input. This is an experimental build, not a finished product—design, content, and features will evolve based on community collaboration. Post-launch updates and support may follow, but for now, you’re part of the journey.
Membership Details:
Tied to your purchasing Steam account.

No commercial license (that’s for the final release).

All ownership and rights stay with Nefarious Dimensions Inc.—we’re 100% indie, no shareholders allowed.

Legal Note: Without our written consent, you may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, or distribute this software. Let’s keep this adventure ours to build together!